The Bowling Green State University women's basketball team got off to a good start in the opener of the Women's National Invitational Tournament on Friday, but the Falcons struggled offensively in the final three quarters of a 72-65 loss to Creighton.
Junior Kadie Fleming did all she could as the 5-foot-9 forward had a game-high 22 points to go along with seven rebounds, five steals, two blocks, and three assists.
Bowling Green (20-7) now moves to the consolation bracket and will play at least one more game at the WNIT on Saturday in Rockford, Ill.
Creighton (10-11) made 21 of its 47 shots (44.